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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy applauded the National Park Service’s selection of East Hartford as an American World War II Heritage City.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced he would not seek re-election:
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $900,000 in new federal funding for the iQuilt Partnership to advance the Hartford 400 Project. Rep. Larson secured this funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package, which was signed into law earlier this year by President Biden.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Town of East Windsor was awarded $5.4 million in direct aid as a result of the American Rescue Plan. The town dedicated $1.5 million to establish the Emergency Relief and Stabilization Effort (ERASE) COVID-19 grant program to support East Windsor small businesses and non-profits. During the event, which took place at the Warehouse Point Fire Department, Rep. Larson heard directly from some of the more than 100 recipients of ERASE funding.
Barkhamsted, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced a $900,400 Assistance to Firefighter Grant for the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in Barkhamsted. This grant, which will allow the Pleasant Valley VFD to upgrade its communications system, also supports the Barkhamsted East VFD, Riverton VFD, New Hartford VFD, New Hartford EMS and South End VFD.
One of Rep. Larson’s most important jobs as a Member of Congress is helping his constituents resolve federal matters. From Veterans’ and Military issues, Social Security and Medicare, to Travel, Immigration, and the IRS, Rep. Larson’s office stands ready to help you navigate government bureaucracy.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after three Bristol police officers were shot in the line of duty.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a community conversation in Bloomfield with Mayor Danielle Wong and Access Health CT CEO James Michel to discuss the health care savings available to consumers from the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Hartford, CT - Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01) and Mayor Luke Bronin joined Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and community partners to promote ‘Dignity Grows’, a local non-profit organization combating period poverty. Dignity Grows provides tote bags filled with a full month supply of free comprehensive hygiene essentials paired with period products to help support neighbors in need.
Eligible low-income households will receive an automatic $257.87 per child as a back-to-school, COVID-19 relief benefit this weekend, Governor Ned Lamont announced Friday.
Known as the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF), the money for the relief benefit comes from a $7 million federal grant to the Department of Social Services through the American Rescue Plan Act.